Diabetes is quite common disease. Let us have a look at how it affects our body.

Diabetes occurs when there is rise in the glucose (sugar) in our blood. Insulin is made by cells in pancreas, which prevent the rise of the sugar level in blood. When these cells are destroyed, type 1 diabetes is identified. When there is lack of insulin or body stops reacting to it, type 2 diabetes is identified.

Gestational diabetes is one of the complications during pregnancy that needs to be managed carefully. Usually, it subsides post pregnancy but sometimes it doesn’t. It is generated because pregnancy hormones reduce insulin demand but goes back to normal post childbirth.

It is ideal to have a check-up done within 2-3 months of post delivery to know whether the glucose levels are back to normal or not. This will help the new mothers to keep a check on their health. In last few decades, there has been a rise in the number of new mothers with gestational diabetes.

Factors responsible for it:

• Family history of diabetes
• Weight above the usual range
• Late Pregnancy

Weight is considered to be one of the important factors for causing gestational diabetes. This kind of diabetes can cause major ongoing health risk to expecting mothers. It may also cause premature childbirth and problem in pregnancy.

Here’s how you can prevent it:

• Regular and adequate physical activity
• Taking proper medications such as insulin or any other prescribed by doctor
• Healthy eating such as fresh cooked food and fruits.
• Aim to lose weight gained during pregnancy
• Breastfeeding is a good way to lose weight and prevent gestational diabetes

To save more mothers, proper healthcare information and knowledge should be provided. More awareness for same should be created so that people know how to tackle this diabetes.

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